The Port of Algeciras, one of the main global maritime hubs, faces critical challenges arising from the growing demand for maritime trade, such as port competitiveness, resilience of supply chains and decarbonization of the industry. To…
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Port of Vigo – NaturPorts Programme for Resilient Port Ecosystems
NaturPorts is an innovative project co-financed by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) and developed between 2024 and 2026 primarily in the Port of Vigo. Its mission is to restore degraded coastal ecosystems and…
Port of Barcelona – Cold that warms: How the Port Is powering the City sustainably
Since November 2024, the Port of Barcelona has become the first port in the world to use the residual cold from the regasification process of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a sustainable energy source for industrial,…
Port of Barcelona – Positive Impact Port
Positive Impact Port was launched in 2015 after the Port of Barcelona realized that it could not fully answer a key stakeholder question: “How sustainable is the Port Community?”. While the Port Authority held some data,…
Port of Cartagena – Celebrating 10 years of the Environment Chair APC – CMN
In 2015 the Port of Cartagena created the joint Inter-University Environment Chair of Port Authority of Cartagena and Campus Mare Nostrum (Environment Chair APC – CMN). In July of that year, a collaboration agreement was signed…
Port of Cartagena – Monitoring and research on terrestrial fauna and biodiversity
The Port Authority of Cartagena is carrying out a project that will provide scientific knowledge to improve the compatibility of port activity with the conservation of the valuable terrestrial and marine spaces in its surroundings. As…
Port of Vigo – Leading the Way in Blue Economy Governance
Launched in 2016 and continuously developed since, the Blue Growth Vigo Plan was developed in response to the European Commission’s Blue Growth strategy, offering a new, inclusive, and sustainable model for port development. The Port of…
Port of Vigo – Walking the Vigo Blue Trail
Launched in 2024 by the Port Authority of Vigo, “Camiñando polo Porto de Vigo” is an initiative designed to strengthen the bond between the port and the city, while highlighting the port’s rich natural and historical…
Port of Algeciras – Innovative Digital Academy
The Algeciras Port Digital Academy (APDA) is a key initiative launched by the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) at the end of 2022. It aims to foster a culture of innovation and ensure…